Testimonial for Lauralee Lightwood-Mater, CD(DONA)
We could not be more grateful that we hired Lauralee to support the birth of our son! She is a wonderful person to be around - for us she was the perfect mix of warmth, enthusiasm, knowledge, and friendly assertiveness that we were looking for. At every step of the way she went above and beyond. I ended up having a (somewhat unexpectedly) long labor and she stuck it out with us. She had no problem coaching me through labor in the hospital courtyard when I was trying to avoid being admitted too early. She had various coping mechanisms throughout, always offering something new to try. She was nonjudgmental when I decided after 24 hours of contractions that I wanted an epidural. She very likely helped us to avoid a vaccum extraction or c-section by encouraging my husband to get in the mix with the midwives and do some coached breathing so I could push better. She put together amazing notes, photos, and videos that we will cherish forever. I can't recommend her strongly enough!
-Kate & Tom
August 11, 2021
Lauralee Lightwood-Mater, CD(DONA)
Lightwood Maternity
Birth Fee: $2100
